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Daily Audio News — June 04, 2026

Highlights: iFi's high-end DAC is "a portable powerhouse" aimed at audiophiles who want "uncompromising sound"; Leica launches projector no.3; The Shokz OpenDots 2 open earbuds offer new controls, upgraded Dolby Audio and better bass; The Yamaha NX-70A wireless speaker system arrives to take on the KEF LS50 Wireless II; iFI iDSD GR 2 Portable DAC And Headphone Amplifier

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Acoustic Signature Merlin Neo And Thirty Neo Launch At High End Vienna 2026

Marca: Acoustic Signature

Tema: Turntables

ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE MERLIN NEO AND THIRTY NEO MARK 30TH ANNIVERSARY AT HIGH END VIENNA 2026 German analogue specialist Acoustic Signature is using High End Vienna 2026 to mark its 30th anniversary with the introduction of two new turntables, the Acoustic Signature Merlin NEO and Thirty NEO. The company, founded in 1996 and based in Süßen, […]
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SINE MC40 Mains Conditioner

Tema: Other

SINE MC40 MAINS CONDITIONER REVIEW Stuart takes a look (and listen) to the SINE MC40 Mains Conditioner. Power is something many of us only think about when it goes wrong, yet it sits quietly at the foundation of every HiFi, and it’s something that is becoming increasingly talked about on audiophile social media groups. I’ve […]
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Meze Audio

MEZE AUDIO UNVEILS ARTA: A NEW REFERENCE HEADPHONE AT VIENNA HIGH END SHOW 2026

THE SUMMIT OF ARTISTIC HEADPHONE CREATION A truly special object has entered the world, ready to redefine high-end listening. The ARTA is a passion project years in the making, born from the desire to push the limits of conventional headphone sound and design. It combines a bold, naturally flowing design with a level of sound realism and immersion that is better experienced rather than explained. Born from a years-long collaboration with Rinaro Isodynamics, the ARTA pairs a genuinely groundbreaking driver with a design philosophy rooted in sculpture, acoustic architecture, and longevity. ARTA delivers a rich, speaker-like presentation with lifelike detail, offering the most immersive sonic experience we have ever created. MAIN FEATURES The MZ5 HΩ Driver: This is the single highest-impedance planar magnetic headphone driver to date, delivering exceptional linearity, stability, and signal purity through a high-voltage, low-current operation. A New Dimension of Realism: Expect a warm-neutral sound signature. The soundstage expands naturally, projecting music with the organic spaciousness of an acoustically treated listening room, where instruments occupy real positions within a vivid, three-dimensional stage. Art in Motion: ARTA’s design transcends conventional headphone aesthetics, blending futuristic, bionic fluidity with refined Art Nouveau elegance. We’ve transformed cold metal into a living, sculptural object that feels like a work of art in motion. The materials tell the same story: precision metals, carbon fiber, and leather, each one premium, each one purposeful. Acoustic Innovation: Cleaner transients and a more open presentation are achieved through a grille composed of angled acoustic blades that minimize internal soundwave reflections. Built for Generations: Engineered and hand-assembled in Baia Mare, Romania, the ARTA has been designed to endure, providing full serviceability and timeless design. Every component, from the earpads and headband to the drivers and earcups, can be fully disassembled, serviced, or replaced. Because an artistic headphone made to this standard should never become waste, but rather appreciated with the passing of time. ACOUSTIC PHILOSOPHY "ARTA came into existence from asking the same question over and over: what is there still between the listener and the music? Through our collaboration with Rinaro Isodynamics, we’ve arrived at something that doesn't quite sound like headphones anymore, but simply music occupying real space." - Alex Grigoras, Acoustic Engineer PRICING AND AVAILABILITY ARTA will make its first public appearance at High End Vienna, on June 4th. ARTA’s market availability will be announced soon through Meze Audio’s official channels, with a suggested retail price of $/€6000. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Driver Type: Rinaro High Impedance Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ5 HΩ Impedance: 225 Ω average Frequency Range: 3 Hz - 115 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) : <0.05% Headphone Weight: 495 g
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High End Vienna 2026 Preview – Meze Audio

MEZE AUDIO UNVEILS ARTA: A NEW REFERENCE HEADPHONE REDEFINING THE SUMMIT OF HIGH-END AUDIO ADVERTISING PROMOTION The Meze Audio Arta will be previewed at the High-End Vienna (4th – 7th June), with availability to consumers expected later this summer. THE SUMMIT OF ARTISTIC HEADPHONE CREATION A truly special object has entered the world, ready to […]
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Speakers

MEZE AUDIO UNVEILS ARTA: A NEW REFERENCE HEADPHONE AT VIENNA HIGH END SHOW 2026

THE SUMMIT OF ARTISTIC HEADPHONE CREATION A truly special object has entered the world, ready to redefine high-end listening. The ARTA is a passion project years in the making, born from the desire to push the limits of conventional headphone sound and design. It combines a bold, naturally flowing design with a level of sound realism and immersion that is better experienced rather than explained. Born from a years-long collaboration with Rinaro Isodynamics, the ARTA pairs a genuinely groundbreaking driver with a design philosophy rooted in sculpture, acoustic architecture, and longevity. ARTA delivers a rich, speaker-like presentation with lifelike detail, offering the most immersive sonic experience we have ever created. MAIN FEATURES The MZ5 HΩ Driver: This is the single highest-impedance planar magnetic headphone driver to date, delivering exceptional linearity, stability, and signal purity through a high-voltage, low-current operation. A New Dimension of Realism: Expect a warm-neutral sound signature. The soundstage expands naturally, projecting music with the organic spaciousness of an acoustically treated listening room, where instruments occupy real positions within a vivid, three-dimensional stage. Art in Motion: ARTA’s design transcends conventional headphone aesthetics, blending futuristic, bionic fluidity with refined Art Nouveau elegance. We’ve transformed cold metal into a living, sculptural object that feels like a work of art in motion. The materials tell the same story: precision metals, carbon fiber, and leather, each one premium, each one purposeful. Acoustic Innovation: Cleaner transients and a more open presentation are achieved through a grille composed of angled acoustic blades that minimize internal soundwave reflections. Built for Generations: Engineered and hand-assembled in Baia Mare, Romania, the ARTA has been designed to endure, providing full serviceability and timeless design. Every component, from the earpads and headband to the drivers and earcups, can be fully disassembled, serviced, or replaced. Because an artistic headphone made to this standard should never become waste, but rather appreciated with the passing of time. ACOUSTIC PHILOSOPHY "ARTA came into existence from asking the same question over and over: what is there still between the listener and the music? Through our collaboration with Rinaro Isodynamics, we’ve arrived at something that doesn't quite sound like headphones anymore, but simply music occupying real space." - Alex Grigoras, Acoustic Engineer PRICING AND AVAILABILITY ARTA will make its first public appearance at High End Vienna, on June 4th. ARTA’s market availability will be announced soon through Meze Audio’s official channels, with a suggested retail price of $/€6000. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Driver Type: Rinaro High Impedance Isodynamic® Hybrid Array MZ5 HΩ Impedance: 225 Ω average Frequency Range: 3 Hz - 115 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) : <0.05% Headphone Weight: 495 g
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DACs

iFI iDSD GR 2 Portable DAC And Headphone Amplifier

IFI IDSD GR 2 ANNOUNCED AS SUCCESSOR TO THE XDSD GRYPHON British HiFi brand iFi Audio has announced the iFi iDSD GR 2, a new portable DAC/headphone amplifier. The iFI iDSD GR 2 Portable DAC And Headphone Amplifier builds on the company’s xDSD Gryphon platform with updated digital conversion, amplification and wireless connectivity features. IFI […]
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Other

Leica launches projector no.3

Leica is launching a third projector leveraging the camera-maker’s special abilities with glass and lens manufacture – and the Cine Compact 1 marks a new affordable entry point to the luxury line.
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WiiM BAR Soundbar Debuts At High End Vienna 2026

WIIM BAR SOUNDBAR DEBUTS AT HIGH END VIENNA 2026 WITH DOLBY ATMOS AND EXPANDABLE SURROUND SOUND WiiM has announced the WiiM Bar, the company’s first soundbar, which will make its debut  at High End Vienna 2026 when the show opens tomorrow. Designed as both a standalone soundbar and the foundation of a larger home cinema […]
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Amplifiers

Acoustic Energy updates its AE1 Active for 2026

Acoustic Energy has announced the AE Active, an updated version of its AE1 Active that the British company describes as improved “acoustically and aesthetically” for 2026. The original launched in 2017; this revision carries meaningful changes across drivers, amplification and cabinet. Drivers and cabinet The mid-bass driver is a sixth-generation […]
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Headphones

High End Vienna 2026 Preview – Meze Audio

MEZE AUDIO UNVEILS ARTA: A NEW REFERENCE HEADPHONE REDEFINING THE SUMMIT OF HIGH-END AUDIO ADVERTISING PROMOTION The Meze Audio Arta will be previewed at the High-End Vienna (4th – 7th June), with availability to consumers expected later this summer. THE SUMMIT OF ARTISTIC HEADPHONE CREATION A truly special object has entered the world, ready to […]
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Preamps

Esoteric N-05XE

Esoteric’s high-end streaming preamp delivers an enviable combination of engineering excellence, quality build and sophisticated sound.
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